At a Glance
- Tasks: Support legal professionals by managing files, deadlines, and client communications in family law.
- Company: Dynamic law firm focused on family law with a collaborative team environment.
- Benefits: Opportunity for growth, supportive team culture, and hands-on experience in legal processes.
- Other info: Join a people-focused team where your contributions are valued and recognized.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while developing your legal skills.
- Qualifications: Legal specialization diploma and three years of litigation experience, preferably in family law.
The predicted salary is between 42750 - 52250 $ per year.
Moving files forward, anticipating deadlines, and providing clients with attentive and tactful follow-up: your contribution will be essential to the team's daily work.
A law firm is looking to expand its family law team by hiring a legal assistant.
Working closely with the legal professionals, you will ensure that files remain well organized and that the various administrative and court-related steps proceed smoothly.
This position offers the opportunity to grow in a dynamic, people-focused, and collaborative professional environment.
Responsibilities
- Open new client files and compile retainers, correspondence, supporting documents, and other relevant materials
- Manage the lawyers' calendars, including scheduling appointments, meetings, hearings, trials, and court appearances
- Carefully monitor files, deadlines, and timelines
- Prepare various family law proceedings, including divorce applications, child custody applications, and adoption proceedings
- Prepare child support determination forms, affidavits, and other legal documents
- Draft, edit, review, and format correspondence and documents
- Communicate with clients, witnesses, and court staff
- Maintain organized paper and electronic filing systems
- Follow up on correspondence and prepare client billing
- Support the other legal assistants on the team as needed
Requirements
- Diploma of Vocational Studies (DEP) in Secretarial Studies with a legal specialization
- At least three years of litigation experience, ideally in family law
- Good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent command of French and good knowledge of English
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Comfortable making follow-up calls and requesting information
- Accuracy, rigour, and close attention to detail
- Initiative and the ability to work independently
- A team-oriented and collaborative approach
Legal Assistant – Family Law employer: Lépine Talent Inc.
Rejoindre notre équipe en tant qu'Avocat en litige familial, c'est intégrer un environnement de travail dynamique où l'autonomie et la collaboration sont au cœur de notre culture. Nous offrons des opportunités de développement professionnel, notamment par le mentorat des avocat·es de la relève, tout en garantissant un équilibre entre défis juridiques stimulants et soutien d'équipe. Situé dans une région propice à l'épanouissement personnel et professionnel, notre cabinet valorise l'excellence et l'engagement envers nos clients et nos collègues.
